International Masters League

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2025-international-masters-league

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the tournament format?Twenty20 cricket
2. What is the player roster criteria?Cricketers who have retired or are nearing retirement from professional international careers
3. Who started the International Masters League?It was started by two cricket legends, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, with help from sports companies like Professional Management Group and Sportfive.
4. Why do old cricket stars play in this league?They play to keep their skills sharp, stay fit, and share their experience with younger teammates while fans get to see their favorite heroes again.

Twenty20 (T20) Cricket: A condensed and high-impact version of cricket, designed for rapid scoring and spectator engagement within a limited timeframe.
Franchise Model: A business structure where teams in a league are independently owned and operated, often by private investors or companies.
Sports Marketing Firm: An organization specializing in promoting sports events, athletes, and brands through strategic marketing and advertising campaigns.
Nostalgia Marketing: A marketing strategy that leverages past memories and sentiments to create emotional connections with consumers.